Clinical Scientist/Audiologist - Paediatric Audiology

NHS Jobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Coventry is seeking a Clinical Scientist/Advanced Healthcare Science Practitioner in Paediatric Audiology to perform the full range of diagnostic tests unsupervised, including frequency specific objective testing in very young children.

The role involves developing and monitoring Individual Management Plans (IMPs) in collaboration with families, providing specialist advice to patients and families, and coordinating with ENT and other services.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes the full range of audiological tests unsupervised, including advanced diagnostic testing in infants and children.
• Develops and monitors Individual Management Plans (IMPs) for families within paediatric Audiology.
• Provides highly developed specialist advice regarding auditory or vestibular status and management to patients and families.
• Liaises with other agencies and attends multi-disciplinary meetings when required; supports joint appointments with ENT and related services.
• Prepares clinical reports/letters to referrers and other professionals and arranges joint appointments as needed.

Job description

Clinical Scientist/Audiologist - Paediatric Audiology

Diagnostic Assessments

The Clinical Scientist / Advanced Healthcare Science Practitioner in Audiology undertakes the full range of available Audiological tests unsupervised, including advanced diagnostic testing, in particular, frequency specific objective testing to determine thresholds in young babies.

Individual Management Plan (IMP) Development

The development of the IMP should include a range of investigations, procedures or processes in consultation with families and relevant others, based on the individual child's needs and wishes and accepted good practice. The IMP should be monitored and progress reported, reviewing the need for further intervention as appropriate. Develops and delivers IMPs for families within specialist Audiology services e.g. paediatrics

Communication

Highly developed specialist advice, which may be complex, sensitive and delivered within an emotive atmosphere, must be given to patients regarding their auditory or vestibular status and its management.

Multi-Agency Working without supervision or restriction

The need for liaison with to other agencies or specialists must be recognised and referral, as appropriate, made. Involvement in multi-disciplinary meetings, where required, should occur. Supporting joint appointments for specialist services is required e.g. with ENT

Clinic Administration

Clinical reports/letters to referrers, other agencies or professionals Arranging joint appointments with other agencies/professionals as required.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.